Maintenance Technician III 3rd shift
Cornerstone · Welcome, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Cornerstone (industrial) in Welcome, NC.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- SPC, PLC, Machining, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $54k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1903 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 98 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 43%
- Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- EHS / safety 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, Machining, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from CornerstoneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
will include but not be limited to supporting manufacturing operations, adjusting and repairing equipment as needed, tracking usage of and ordering replacement parts.
Responsibilities
- ◆Diagnose and repair complex electro-mechanical problems with manufacturing equipment
- ◆Perform detailed setup on equipment including recipe changes and control adjustments
- ◆Repair and keep mechanical machine components in top operating condition
- ◆Advanced understanding of electrical principles such as voltage, current and resistance
- ◆Diagnose and repair electrical control circuits, field devices, sensors, photo eyes, etc.
- ◆Advanced understanding of electrical safety and motor control circuits and programmable drives
- ◆Troubleshoot the inputs and outputs on PLC and repair issues
- ◆Complete projects to add electrical circuits and controls, new equipment and relocate machines
- ◆Maintain and repair pneumatic systems including repairs of cylinders and other components
- ◆Perform simple to complex mechanical Preventative Maintenance Tasks following instructions
- ◆Enter all work completed in computer-based maintenance program
- ◆Monitor and report spare parts usage including completing parts order forms
- ◆Adjust equipment based on Statistical Process Control data and team with QA
- ◆Train Level I and II technicians in more complex tasks and skills
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- ✓Associates degree in related field, or equivalent related experience
- ✓3-7 years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Knowledge of and experience with Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures
- ✓Able to strictly adhere to safety policies/procedures and be committed to customer quality.
- ✓Must be available for regular standby assignments; work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.
- ✓Proficient in Word and Excel
- ✓Must be willing to attend training sessions as needed, including out of state locations
- ✓Ability to assist in Training Level I and II Technicians
- ✓Intermediate knowledge of fabrication (ex. welding, basic machining)
- ✓Possess strong work ethic and knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting
- ✓Able to read printed materials, blueprints, schematics, and computer graphics
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ✓Ability to work independently and within a team, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships employees, vendors, contractors, and suppliers
- ✓Ability to show attention to detail in a very fast paced environment
Qualifications
- ✓2 years associate degree in a related field or equivalent past work experience
- ✓Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) experience
- ✓Basic PC skills (MS Windows)
- ✓Ability to work in a team environment and self-direct activities
- ✓Strong customer focus
- ✓Continued technical training required each year
Additional Information
Site Address: 282 Welcome Center Blvd, Lexington, NC 27295
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- ✓Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
- ✓Full-time is defined as regularly working 30
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Job Description
Job Description: Maintenance Technician III
3rd Shift
Summary
Maintenance Technician III is an Electro-Mechanical position, and
Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- •Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform heavy physical work with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, use varied hand and power tools, drive a motor vehicle and/or light construction equipment, fork trucks, platform lifts etc.;
- •Lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment;
- •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit for long periods, as well as occasionally be required to climb or balance.
- •Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
- •Exposure to variable temperatures as impacted by the weather, chemicals, and rotating shifts
Work Environment
Mainly a manufacturing facility, where exposed to moving mechanical parts, forklifts, heavy pallets, moderate to loud noise level, and air-borne dust, powders, and fumes. While working, will be required to wear various personal protective equipment (e.g., clothing, gloves, goggles, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, cut resistant aprons, etc.) based on work area or task.